Mahindra XUV500 vs Hyundai Creta diesel

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The pioneer in utility car manufacturing in India, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has launched the 6 speed automatic model of the Mahindra XUV500 1.99 litre which is now available in W6, W8 and W10 models in Delhi.

Due to the government declared prohibition on vehicles with diesel engines of displacement capacity over 2000 cc in the Delhi NCR, Mahindra and Mahindra has decided to downsize the 2.2 litre mHawk 140 engine to 1,997 cc in this XUV500 model. This new engine can generate 140 hp and 320 Nm torque in the XUV500, although it does not come with the 6 speed automatic gearbox that was available in the 2.2 litre model until now.

Mahindra XUV500


The Mahindra XUV500 1.99 AT variant is available with loads of safety features such as airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) and Hill Hold control. The top model also comes with electrically operated sunroof and projector lamps on ORVMs. Other features include a high end touch screen infotainment system with USB/GPS/Bluetooth connectivity, power adjustable driver’s seat, tilt power steering, power adjustable ORVMs and projector head lamps. The XUV500 1.99 AT is said to return a mileage of around 15 kmpl.

Hyundai is one of the most popular car brands in India and known for their aesthetically designed cars which are efficient too. Hyundai Creta which was declared the 2014 Car of the Year has been designed as per Hyundai’s new Fluidic 2.0 design philosophy.

Hyundai Creta

It has got a strong road presence with its aggressive stance like an SUV and appears larger than the competitors in its segment. It has therefore gained a clear edge over its rivals in terms of the external looks. The front fascia of this car has got a prominent bonnet with a three slat chrome grille which adds boldness to its appearance while the projector head lamps integrated with LED, vertical fog lights and the dual tone bumper in the front add to its stylish and distinctly SUV-ish characteristics. The Hyundai Creta diesel automatic model can produce maximum power of 128PS with 260Nm of peak torque. The Hyundai Creta SX+ comes loaded with many features as compared to the Mahindra XUV500 AT. The Hyundai Creta also gets side and curtain air bags along with diamond cut alloy wheels. Other convenience features of the Creta include engine push-start button, smart key, hill start assist and reverse parking sensors which the XUV500 has not been endowed with. Hyundai claims that the Creta returns an impressive mileage of 17.1 kmpl.

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The Hyundai Creta Price diesel starting at INR 17.5 lacs (on-road, Mumbai). . The Mahindra XUV500 AT is priced at INR 20.83 (on-road, Mumbai).

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